Melbourne Festival Announce Massive 2016 Program

The 2016 Melbourne Festival lineup has landed, bringing some of the world’s most innovative and brilliant examples of visual art, live music, dance, theatre and performance right to our doorstep.

Sticky Fingers Lock In Melbourne Show, Release Album Details

Sydney five-piece Sticky Fingers have unveiled the release date of their new album, along with a one-night-only Melbourne show to celebrate.

Paradise Music Festival Reveals First Round Lineup For 2016

Now in its fourth year, Paradise has lifted the lid off a slew of quality acts for their first round announcement.

Monkeywrench, Warped & Dirtclodfight Lead River Rocks 2016 Line Up

You know what’s a good local festival? River Rocks.

God Awful Winter Show to Hit Geelong

Cryptic Abyss, Nemesium, Catacombs and Vulture Culture will storm Geelong’s Barwon Club on August 12 for the ‘God Awful Winter’ show.

Melbourne Music Bank Returns For 2016 With $60K Prize Pool

Melbourne Music Bank, one of Victoria’s largest music contests for aspiring artists, have announced their triumphant return for 2016, boasting an enormous pool of prizes to the tune of $60,000.

Isaiah Mitchell Locks in Geelong Show

Isaiah Mitchell (Earthless, Golden Void and Howlin Rain) may be known for his psychedelic ways (among other things), but his younger years were no different to so many budding guitarists.

The Popular Melbourne Barcade Bartronica is Coming to Geelong

The Melbourne favourite, that blends old school arcade games with alcoholic beverages and a bucketload of fun is coming to Geelong.

Michael Franti Reveals 2016 Melbourne Show

Michael Franti will be heading our way along with his band Spearhead on a national tour.

ORB Unveil National Album Tour

Geelong hard psych trio ORB have just released their debut album to critical acclaim and as they continue dancing around the country alongside King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, they’ve announced they’ll be playing their very own national album tour.

Matt Taylor Locks in Bellarine Show

You would be doing well to find someone with knowledge of the blues that runs as deep as that of Matt Taylor.

Instagram Has Blocked Prominent Melbourne Graffiti artist Lushsux’s Account

Anonymous Melbourne graffiti artist known as ‘Lushsux,’ has had their Instagram account suddenly blocked, with no communication from Instagram about it.

The Vue Grand is Offering a Hands on Dining Experience

The Vue Grand Hotel in Queenscliff will host ‘The Cornelius Experience’ on Friday August 26.

Damien Leith Locks in Regional Shows

Back in 2006, Damien Leith won Australian Idol. As is the norm, an album followed quickly. The Winner’s Journey spent five weeks at the #1 position on the ARIA Charts and stands today as a 6x Platinum album.

Geoff Achison Announce First Album Since 2008

It has been a long wait but it looks as though bluesman Geoff Achison will finally give fans what they have been hoping for since 2008 – a new album.

Paradise Music Festival Returns For 2016, Retains BYO Policy And Location

Paradise Music Festival is officially back in the saddle for 2016.

Bernard Fanning Reveals 2016 Melbourne Show

To celebrate the release of his third solo record, Bernard Fanning will be hitting the road on a national tour.

An O.C. Party Is Coming To Melbourne

What would The O.C. be without its soundtrack? Well, this Melbourne party is going to find out.

Little Creatures in Geelong is Hosting a Winter Carnival

While it may be a bit chilly outdoors, Little Creatures is taking full advantage of the weather and throwing a Winter Wonderland bash.

Garbage & The Temper Trap Lead Epic A Day On The Green Lineup

Back for its sixteenth summer season, A Day on The Green just boasted a massive lineup with alt-rockers Garbage and Melbourne’s The Temper Trap headlining the tour for five outdoor events in November.

Local Revolution Lock in Warrnambool Show

With their “Afro Roots Funk Experience”, Local Revolution will light up your soul at The Loft, Warrnambool on August 5 as they continue to spread the joy of their Gentle Warrior album (2015).

Heaven the Axe Lock in Regional Shows

We know many Forte readers love their music loud and are willing to accept long­ term hearing loss as a result, so many of you will be pleased to know that Heaven the Axe have a couple of shows in Forte town. The Melbourne­ based band released their debut album, Sex, Chugs & Rock ’N’ Roll, in 2011.

Tex Perkins Announces Bendigo Show

In 2010 and 2011, Tex Perkins and the Tennessee Four performed a series of shows that tipped a hat to Johnny Cash. Now he is saddling up once again with ‘the Four’ in ‘Far from Folsom’.

Bigsound Drops Biggest Live List In History, Expands 2016 Lineup

Bigsound is living up to its name for 2016, adding to an already huge lineup with a slew of live acts.

 

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